Dubai Chamber Sees 53,800 New Members, $72bn Exports

Dubai Chamber’s growth maintains a remarkable pace with 53,838 new member companies joining between Q1 and Q3 2025, showing a 4% year-on-year increase. This impressive expansion shows strong investor confidence in the emirate’s business environment despite global economic challenges.

The members’ exports and re-exports value reached AED260 billion ($70.8 billion) during 2025’s first nine months, representing a significant 16% increase from last year. The Dubai Chamber of Commerce helped 90 local companies expand internationally, demonstrating a strong growth of 20% compared to the 75 companies supported in the same period of 2024. These achievements strengthen the chamber’s essential role in stimulating economic growth and supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) while showcasing Dubai’s position as a global business hub.

Dubai Chamber adds 53,800 new members in Q1–Q3 2025

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“Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate continues to advance with confidence as it reinforces its position as a leading global center for business and finance.” — Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers

Dubai Chamber’s membership growth shows how the emirate has become a top global business hub that keeps drawing steady foreign investments. The Chamber’s performance in 2025 plays a vital part in backing the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and makes the emirate more competitive worldwide.

H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Dubai Chambers’ Chairman, pointed out how this progress fits the leadership’s vision: “Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate continues to progress confidently, reinforcing its position as a premier global hub for business and finance.”

The Chairman also noted Dubai’s complete business ecosystem builds investor trust in the emirate’s economic future. He stressed the Chamber’s dedication to improving Dubai’s business landscape through key initiatives. These include building a more flexible legal environment, creating global growth opportunities, and building stronger international partnerships.

These actions support D33’s goals to make Dubai’s economy more competitive and eco-friendly. The Chamber’s reliable performance makes Dubai more appealing to international businesses looking for growth opportunities.

Dubai Chamber exports hit $72bn amid 16% trade surge

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce members achieved record-breaking results as their exports and re-exports climbed to AED 260 billion ($72 billion) in the first nine months of 2025. These figures show a remarkable 16% increase compared to 2024, cementing the emirate’s position as a global trade hub.

Between January and September 2025, the Chamber processed 627,908 Certificates of Origin, which reflects a 9% growth from the previous year[82][84][111]. The Chamber also handled 3,743 ATA Carnets for goods worth AED 3.69 billion[82][83]. These carnets helped businesses move their goods temporarily across borders without paying duties and taxes.

The year started strong with Q1 2025’s exports and re-exports reaching AED 86 billion, a 16.8% jump from the previous year. This momentum continued as the Chamber recorded total exports and re-exports of AED 171.9 billion by mid-2025.

GCC countries remain the primary markets while trade volumes grow steadily in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and European regions. Dubai’s strategic location and reliable logistics infrastructure connect businesses to promising markets worldwide. The city’s efficient customs processes and multi-modal capabilities have strengthened its position as a key distribution hub.

Dubai Chamber expands global reach and legal influence

“We remain committed to strengthening Dubai’s business ecosystem in line with investor expectations by advancing a more agile and growth-driven legislative environment, opening new pathways for global expansion, and deepening international partnerships.” — Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers

The Chamber reached unprecedented success in the first nine months of 2025. It helped 90 local companies expand internationally, showing a 20% growth from last year. This expansion initiative aligns with extensive legal work that boosted Dubai’s business landscape by a lot.

The Chamber’s legislative achievements stand out through collaboration with Business Groups. The team reviewed 42 laws and draft laws, with private sector recommendations achieving a 64% adoption rate. This is a big deal as it means that the previous year’s 49% rate jumped by 31%. Business community engagement strengthened with 223 meetings alongside Business Groups and Business Councils, showing 68% growth year-over-year.

The Chamber’s commitment to legal awareness became evident as it hosted 25 specialized events in early 2025. These seminars and workshops about legislative and regulatory frameworks drew 1,702 participants. The team handled 146 mediation cases worth over AED 230 million, an 11% increase from last year. These results showcase the Chamber’s role in cementing Dubai’s status as a global business hub and a center of legislative excellence.

Dubai Chamber’s remarkable achievements in the first nine months of 2025 have without doubt established the emirate as a thriving global trade hub. The chamber saw a solid 4% growth in membership. Exports and re-exports jumped by an impressive 16%, showing the chamber’s crucial role in economic growth despite global financial challenges.

The chamber’s impact reaches way beyond these numbers. It shapes Dubai’s business landscape by influencing legislation, resolving disputes, and helping businesses expand internationally. The private sector’s recommendations saw a 64% adoption rate, proving the strong partnership between government and business communities.

The systematic approach to entering global markets has shown real results. About 90 local companies have expanded their operations internationally. This success lines up with Dubai Economic Agenda’s (D33) vision to diversify the economy and boost global competitiveness.

The Dubai Chamber acts as both driver and protector of the emirate’s economic goals. Strong performance indicators point to growing momentum as Dubai becomes the top choice for global business, investment, and trade. While the global economy definitely faces challenges, Dubai’s integrated business ecosystem creates a strong foundation for growth and prosperity in the coming years.